The new museum for the Frieder Burda Collection in
Baden-Baden is designed to be in harmony with the surrounding
Lichtentaler Allee Park and to compliment the adjacent
Kunsthalle.

The overall size and proportions of the aluminum and glass new
building are in scale with the Neoclassical Kunsthalle; creating a
sense of unity while each institution maintains its own unique
identity.

Photo: Klaus Frahm

Meier's sparse white cubes represent a type of sacred space
where art will be revered in the tradition of the first, early 19th
century museums.

/Victoria Newhouse

Nestled amongst the majestic trees of the park the building is
intertwined with the park and the surrounding neighborhood via
existing and new pathways. To the south, a gently sloping grassy
area flanks the lower floor exhibition area, enhancing the museum's
connection to the existing natural surroundings.

Photo: Klaus Frahm

A reflecting water pool embraces the building on the south and
east further enhancing the museum's connection to the existing
natural surroundings.

Photo: Klaus Frahm

The museum's main gallery, covered with skylights, is accessed
from the ramp hall via a bridge that allows for views back to the
surrounding park or to the lower level.

Photo: Klaus Frahm

The skylights are louvered to control the amount of light
entering the gallery space throughout the day while the recessed
floor plate brings natural light down into the lower levels.

Photo: Klaus Frahm

Photo: Klaus Frahm

All of the elements of the new building for the Frieder Burda
Collection work together to embrace and respect the historic trees,
the park and the Kunsthalle.